Movie: The Heart of the Matter

Top 10 Billed Cast

Trevor Howard
Trevor Howard

Harry Scobie

Elizabeth Allan
Elizabeth Allan

Louise Scobie

Denholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott

Wilson

Peter Finch
Peter Finch

Father Rank

Maria Schell
Maria Schell

Helen Rolt

Gérard Oury
Gérard Oury

Yusef

George Coulouris
George Coulouris

Portuguese Captain

Michael Hordern
Michael Hordern

Commissioner

Jane Henderson
Jane Henderson

Miss Malcot (uncredited)

Earl Cameron
Earl Cameron

Ali

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  • Overview

    Based on Graham Greene’s novel, a married colonial police chief struggles with his conscience when he has an affair with a younger woman.

  • Release Date

    1953-11-03

  • Average

    6.6

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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